I am writing in response to the Jan. 21 letter, “L.D. 780 turns an unborn child into a disposable object.” I am writing in support of L.D. 780, Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Protect Personal Reproductive Autonomy. Before Roe v. Wade was overturned, I did not understand much about abortion […]

As a registered Democrat, I’m trying to figure out the best motto for the Biden campaign. How about “Let’s finish the job.” The Chips and Science Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act are all long-term projects that will provide Americans with generational benefits to our economy, our environment and […]

Why does the Press Herald continue to publish ill-informed, antisemitic criticisms of Israel? Every time a letter or column fails to mention the horrific atrocities committed by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, the Press Herald contributes to a false narrative that Israel is attacking Gaza for no reason. This is abundantly clear in a letter […]

Jake Plante’s March 13 piece, “Make-or-break year for the environment,” is a must read. Elections have consequences. In 2023, our small piece of the planet endured the warmest year on record, the wettest summer since 1917, and the wettest growing season since 1895. My yard is still liquid. Torrential rains on Dec. 18, 2023 washed […]

Precisely because I am devoted to our nation, come November, I shall forever cast the same write-in ballot for “We The People.” Never again shall I impose my will by voting for any one candidate. The violence of majority rule is as devastating as any war. And more so because it is insidious and institutionalized. […]

Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that the states cannot exclude a candidate from running for public office and that it is up to the Congress to enforce Article 3 of the 14th Amendment, I call on the Congress of the United States to act. It is obvious that Donald Trump violated the oath […]

As a 31-year-old hospitality worker who is so desperately needed in this state, people like Caitlin Day are exactly why I’m leaving Maine this year. People in this state don’t want workers – they want to price everyone out so they can have it all to themselves. Too bad they need workers to keep a […]